12 Jun 1925
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Newspaper
Salisbury Evening Times
Location
Salisbury, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1925
Page
1
Ronald Harris known as the Mad Bandit faces trial in Baltimore on nine charges including larceny theft assault attempted murder and robbery. He previously escaped custody after a mental evaluation and was captured after a manhunt on the Northwest and West sides of the city.
A visit by President Coolidge to Plainville covers an informal mood with his guest Jean Trumbull. The president plans to spend time at the Conners home and in New Haven.
In Chicago June 1 authorities report Alexander Reichmann, co guardian of William McClintock, faced sharp cross examination by WS Stewart who sought protection from insinuations about Reichmann. Stewart accused Reichmann of profiting from estate work tied to the McClintock will while Roberta Crewe argued about Reichmann's income. The proceedings hint at internal disputes over the will contest filed by McClintock cousins.
A Pittsburgh prisoner in June may be identified as Robert Whit, with local officials and a guard noting potential matches. Fragmentary OCR text references names and details but is unclear about definitive identification or charges.
Reports from New York indicate Governor Smith may retire from politics when his term ends January 1 1927 and pursue private life writing with offers including a $50000 annual deal from the New York World. Some supporters urge a Senate bid while others expect continued public life in some form.
Federal agents uncovered morphine hidden inside automobile inner tubes in a roundup. The tube was sealed at both ends and wrapped with a bright shirt showing a nautical pattern. The case involved a dealer ring trading the narcotics for merchandise as police pressed arrests.
Fragments describe a nocturnal ramble by a cat named Blackie with playful yet puzzling references. The garbled text mentions various stray phrases and partial names, resembling a humorous or cryptic note about the cat’s midnight wanderings.
Five people died when a pleasure craft exploded and caught fire off the coast. The coast guard brought a girl to shore, and several passengers were rescued or hospitalized with burns as authorities opened an investigation.
The readable text fragment is highly garbled and lacks clear names, places, or a coherent event to summarize into a factual news item.
A Shreveport case centers on Robert Read a Centenary College senior and gridiron star who disappeared after staying at a Flea Market resort Read was found drowned after an alleged confrontation over his home honor Gill a law student confessed to helping abduct Read and harming him claiming self defense and that Read attacked him and his wife corroborated the tale in a rollercoaster confession Bridging details point to Read's body found after an argument about threats and honor with investigators pursuing the couple.
Wealthy retired farmer A Es Lacute Reuchard of Tamara Neb performed an operation on himself to remove an intestinal tumor. The self surgery failed as the wound became infected and Bouchard died. The patient reportedly told his wife he had beaten the debt of 950.
Harry K Thaw criticizes publicity around his cabaret appearances in New York. He says introductions prompt courteous behavior and denies seeking sensational attention. He claims publicity agents sometimes control his public image and recounts an incident where police onlookers escorted him to the stage.
In 1921 the per capita intake of aulk in the United States was 6475 gallons, up 6.75 gallons from the previous period, reflecting a small increase in domestic salt use.
A cablegram received by Vatican headquarters orders American missionaries and their families in Mu-Meb to retire to Hanhen immediately. The chaotic dispatch also mentions broader international economic and political concerns as part of late news briefs.
Thomas Basil is elected after a bitter contest as the Elkton firemen and associated groups celebrate at the Maryland Firemen's Association parade. Laurel and Elkton earn prizes for out of state representation and best appearance. Westminster, Elkton bands place in contests as over 1,000 firemen attend the event in Ocean City Maryland.
A garbled telegram reports confusion after umpire Maguerth believed he faced suspension from President Tussle of the International League following a fight under the grandstand with Buffelo manager Bill Weth last Tuesday.
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